On April 19, 2011, Webb released his first solo single, Bad Girl, under the 604 Records. It is very different from Marianas' songs, edging more towards the dance-pop genre.
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Landslide
Matt Webb Lyrics
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All skyline blue and car crash white
Long moved away from where I should be
I still struggle deep into the night
Hear an impact sound
A dirty ballpark brown
I can let this bruise
I can hate the news
In the middle of your bloodshot eyes
I see you long for the summer
When all the time in the world was yours
And the rest never mattered
I can see through the middle of your sorry eyes
That always change their colour,
That saying goodbye don't mean what it used to
Stuck beneath the landslide
In your hands to see your lifeline
Twist and turn, you're rough alright
Tip-toein' back to where I should be
I struggled deep into the night
Hear an impact sound
Don't turn around
I can let this bruise
I can hate the news
In the middle of your bloodshot eyes
I see you long for the summer
When all the time in the world was yours
And the rest never mattered
I can see through the middle of your sorry eyes
That always change their colour
Then saying goodbye don't mean what it used to
Stuck beneath the landslide
Stuck beneath the landslide
Stuck beneath the landslide
In the middle of your bloodshot eyes
I see you long for the summer
Hear an impact sound
Hear an impact sound
In the middle of your bloodshot eyes
I see you long for the summer
When all the time in the world was yours
And the rest never mattered
I can see through the middle of your sorry eyes
That always change their colour
Then saying goodbye don't mean what it used to
Stuck beneath the landslide
In the middle of your bloodshot eyes
I see you long for the summer
When all the time in the world was yours
And the rest never mattered
I can see through the middle of your sorry eyes
That always change their colour
Then saying goodbye don't mean what it used to
Stuck beneath the landslide
The song "Landslide" by Matt Webb talks about feeling lost and stuck in a situation that one cannot escape. The opening lines "I'm looking at you on deck for a landslide, All skyline blue and car crash white" create a visual of someone waiting for something that is inevitable and potentially dangerous. They are observing the situation but unable to act upon it. The next few lines "Long moved away from where I should be, I still struggle deep into the night" could be interpreted as the individual feeling like they have strayed far away from their intended path and are now grappling with the consequences of their choices. The "impact sound" and the "dirty ballpark brown" imagery suggest that something devastating has already happened.
In the chorus, the singer sees the pain and regret in the other person's "bloodshot eyes" and the longing for the past when "all the time in the world was yours and the rest never mattered." The line "Stuck beneath the landslide" could indicate that both the singer and the other person are trapped in a difficult situation and unable to move forward. The second verse proves that the singer is also struggling with their sense of direction and self-worth, but they are still able to recognize the struggles of others. The repetition of the chorus symbolizes the cyclical nature of being trapped and unable to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking at you on deck for a landslide
I see you, ready to face the consequences of your actions
All skyline blue and car crash white
Everything around us is beautiful and chaotic at the same time
Long moved away from where I should be
I have strayed from the path I am meant to take
I still struggle deep into the night
I find it hard to let go of my worries, even during my sleep
Hear an impact sound
I hear the echoes of the consequences of my choices
A dirty ballpark brown
A grimy, unpleasant reality
I can let this bruise
I can let the pain and regret heal
I can hate the news
I can be angry at the outcome of my actions
In the middle of your bloodshot eyes
I can see the exhaustion and despair in your eyes
I see you long for the summer
I see you yearning for a time of happiness and ease
When all the time in the world was yours
A time when life was simpler and you had all the freedom and opportunity in the world
And the rest never mattered
All your worries and fears were insignificant in comparison to your happiness
That always change their colour
Your eyes that constantly reflect different emotions
Then saying goodbye don't mean what it used to
Farewells have lost their significance and are now just a formality
Stuck beneath the landslide
Trapped in a situation I can't escape from
In your hands to see your lifeline
To see your future and destiny in your own hands
Twist and turn, you're rough alright
You have faced many obstacles and battles in your life
Tip-toein' back to where I should be
Slowly trying to find my way back to where I am supposed to be
Don't turn around
Don't look back at the mistakes you have made
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fangsthevampire
I love this song!